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Let's get a thread with all of the Draft Grades. This will make it easier to evaluate and discuss the draft. I'll start with Walter Football:
NFL Draft Team Grade: A- Grade
Goals Entering the 2015 NFL Draft: The Bears should also be desperate to move up for Marcus Mariota. However, their chances aren't as likely because, well, why in the world would the Titans want a heartless bum quarterback? Chicago will finally replace Cutler next year - check out my 2016 NFL Mock Draft - but in the meantime, they'll need to add pieces for their new 3-4, as well as a receiver to replace Brandon Marshall and offensive linemen to have in place for their next quarterback.
2015 NFL Draft Accomplishments: The Bears did indeed attempt to trade up for Mariota, but it was a hilarious, futile effort because they tried to include Cutler in the deal. Chicago would've had more luck offering dog poop to the Titans. After all, dog poop doesn't have nearly as high of a cap charge.
All kidding aside, the Bears had a terrific initial draft under this new front office. They accomplished all of their realistic goals, beginning with finding a replacement for Brandon Marshall. Kevin White was the best player available at No. 7, so he was the clear-cut correct choice. Pieces for the 3-4 were added after that. Eddie Goldman is the nose tackle Vic Fangio needed, while Adrian Amos is an athletic safety who will be able to compete for a starting job right away.
The Bears also found a couple of linemen for Cardale Jones, Christian Hackenberg, or whomever their next quarterback will be. Hroniss Grasu was the sort of replacement the Bears needed for the departed Roberto Garza at center, while guard Tayo Fabuluje was a solid value choice in the sixth round.
NFL Draft Individual Grades:
7. Kevin White, WR, West Virginia: B+ Grade
This pick makes so much sense. The Bears traded away Brandon Marshall this offseason, leaving a big need at receiver across from Alshon Jeffery. White has the size Marshall had, and he's also a downfield threat. The issue with White is that he's considered a raw, one-year wonder, but the potential is too great, and it could be argued that he was the best player available. This is definitely a strong choice, though I'm a bit upset that the Chicago fans didn't boo like their Jet counterparts.
Follow @walterfootball for updates.
39. Eddie Goldman, NT, Florida State: B Grade
It almost had to be a nose tackle, right? The Bears are moving to the 3-4, and they didn't have any sort of run-plugger in the middle of the defensive line. The Dick Butkus-approved Eddie Goldman now becomes that player. This is the right range for Goldman, who may have had a chance to be taken at the end of the first round. He'll play only two downs for the Bears, but he'll actually give Chicago a chance to get to third-and-long.
71. Hroniss Grasu, C, Oregon: B+ Grade
The Bears lost Roberto Garza, so they needed a new center. Hroniss Grasu was considered by some to be the top center in this class after Cameron Erving (yes, Browns, Erving is a center). Grasu fits the range as a third-rounder and he fills a need, so there's no arguing this selection.
106. Jeremy Langford, RB, Michigan State: B+ Grade
This is a very logical pick, as the Bears had to find a reliable player behind Matt Forte. Jeremy Langford is great on third downs, so Chicago won't lose much in that regard if Forte goes down. Langford could've gone in the third round without any complaints, so this is a solid choice.
142. Adrian Amos, S, Penn State: A Grade
The Bears have a new front office, so I didn't know how they would draft. Based on their picks thus far, Chicago fans should be very optimistic (despite the Jay Cutler situation). Adrian Amos, a potential third-round pick, is a fantastic athlete who was highly productive at Penn State. He fills a big need in the Bears' secondary. Great pick.
183. Tayo Fabuluje, G, TCU: B+ Grade
I thought the Bears would add two offensive linemen earlier than this, but they're getting a nice value in Tayo Fabuluje. The TCU product is a massive human being (6-6, 353), but he's actually athletic for someone his size. There are work-ethic concerns with him, but he's worth a gamble at this juncture.
Read more at http://walterfootball.com/offseason2015chi.php#zmOIszudQvGYPD0B.99
Here's Sport's Illustrated:
Chicago Bears: B
With Brandon Marshall off to the Meadowlands, picking West Virginia receiver Kevin White was the way to go. White isn't as polished as Amari Cooper, but he's got the potential to be a very special player with his combination of size, speed and the ability to make contested catches. Florida State defensive tackle Eddie Goldman gives the Bears the run-plugger they need in the second round, and Oregon center Hroniss Grasu adds toughness and intelligence to John Fox's offensive line. The obvious need for the Bears was at safety, and the pick of Penn State's Adrian Amos should really help. Amos is a smart player who will ease the diagnostic issues rampant in this secondary under former defensive coordinator Mel Tucker.—DF
http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/05/02/2015-nfl-draft-grades-winners-losers#bears
Here's SBNation's:
Chicago Bears
1 (7). Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
2 (39). Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State
3 (71). Hroniss Grasu, C, Oregon
In his first draft as general manager of the Bears, Ryan Pace is doing a good job filling needs. Grasu is the draft's best pure center, Goldman can provide disruption at nose tackle and White is a dynamic playmaker.
Overall grade: B+
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-dr...-bears-patriots-broncos-lions-packers-cowboys
NFL Draft Team Grade: A- Grade
Goals Entering the 2015 NFL Draft: The Bears should also be desperate to move up for Marcus Mariota. However, their chances aren't as likely because, well, why in the world would the Titans want a heartless bum quarterback? Chicago will finally replace Cutler next year - check out my 2016 NFL Mock Draft - but in the meantime, they'll need to add pieces for their new 3-4, as well as a receiver to replace Brandon Marshall and offensive linemen to have in place for their next quarterback.
2015 NFL Draft Accomplishments: The Bears did indeed attempt to trade up for Mariota, but it was a hilarious, futile effort because they tried to include Cutler in the deal. Chicago would've had more luck offering dog poop to the Titans. After all, dog poop doesn't have nearly as high of a cap charge.
All kidding aside, the Bears had a terrific initial draft under this new front office. They accomplished all of their realistic goals, beginning with finding a replacement for Brandon Marshall. Kevin White was the best player available at No. 7, so he was the clear-cut correct choice. Pieces for the 3-4 were added after that. Eddie Goldman is the nose tackle Vic Fangio needed, while Adrian Amos is an athletic safety who will be able to compete for a starting job right away.
The Bears also found a couple of linemen for Cardale Jones, Christian Hackenberg, or whomever their next quarterback will be. Hroniss Grasu was the sort of replacement the Bears needed for the departed Roberto Garza at center, while guard Tayo Fabuluje was a solid value choice in the sixth round.
NFL Draft Individual Grades:
7. Kevin White, WR, West Virginia: B+ Grade
This pick makes so much sense. The Bears traded away Brandon Marshall this offseason, leaving a big need at receiver across from Alshon Jeffery. White has the size Marshall had, and he's also a downfield threat. The issue with White is that he's considered a raw, one-year wonder, but the potential is too great, and it could be argued that he was the best player available. This is definitely a strong choice, though I'm a bit upset that the Chicago fans didn't boo like their Jet counterparts.
Follow @walterfootball for updates.
39. Eddie Goldman, NT, Florida State: B Grade
It almost had to be a nose tackle, right? The Bears are moving to the 3-4, and they didn't have any sort of run-plugger in the middle of the defensive line. The Dick Butkus-approved Eddie Goldman now becomes that player. This is the right range for Goldman, who may have had a chance to be taken at the end of the first round. He'll play only two downs for the Bears, but he'll actually give Chicago a chance to get to third-and-long.
71. Hroniss Grasu, C, Oregon: B+ Grade
The Bears lost Roberto Garza, so they needed a new center. Hroniss Grasu was considered by some to be the top center in this class after Cameron Erving (yes, Browns, Erving is a center). Grasu fits the range as a third-rounder and he fills a need, so there's no arguing this selection.
106. Jeremy Langford, RB, Michigan State: B+ Grade
This is a very logical pick, as the Bears had to find a reliable player behind Matt Forte. Jeremy Langford is great on third downs, so Chicago won't lose much in that regard if Forte goes down. Langford could've gone in the third round without any complaints, so this is a solid choice.
142. Adrian Amos, S, Penn State: A Grade
The Bears have a new front office, so I didn't know how they would draft. Based on their picks thus far, Chicago fans should be very optimistic (despite the Jay Cutler situation). Adrian Amos, a potential third-round pick, is a fantastic athlete who was highly productive at Penn State. He fills a big need in the Bears' secondary. Great pick.
183. Tayo Fabuluje, G, TCU: B+ Grade
I thought the Bears would add two offensive linemen earlier than this, but they're getting a nice value in Tayo Fabuluje. The TCU product is a massive human being (6-6, 353), but he's actually athletic for someone his size. There are work-ethic concerns with him, but he's worth a gamble at this juncture.
Read more at http://walterfootball.com/offseason2015chi.php#zmOIszudQvGYPD0B.99
Here's Sport's Illustrated:
Chicago Bears: B
With Brandon Marshall off to the Meadowlands, picking West Virginia receiver Kevin White was the way to go. White isn't as polished as Amari Cooper, but he's got the potential to be a very special player with his combination of size, speed and the ability to make contested catches. Florida State defensive tackle Eddie Goldman gives the Bears the run-plugger they need in the second round, and Oregon center Hroniss Grasu adds toughness and intelligence to John Fox's offensive line. The obvious need for the Bears was at safety, and the pick of Penn State's Adrian Amos should really help. Amos is a smart player who will ease the diagnostic issues rampant in this secondary under former defensive coordinator Mel Tucker.—DF
http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/05/02/2015-nfl-draft-grades-winners-losers#bears
Here's SBNation's:
Chicago Bears
1 (7). Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
2 (39). Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State
3 (71). Hroniss Grasu, C, Oregon
In his first draft as general manager of the Bears, Ryan Pace is doing a good job filling needs. Grasu is the draft's best pure center, Goldman can provide disruption at nose tackle and White is a dynamic playmaker.
Overall grade: B+
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-dr...-bears-patriots-broncos-lions-packers-cowboys
